Why didn't Banquo's son, Fleance, become the king after Macbeth dies?According to the Witches' prophecies, Banquo's children will be future kings, even though Banquo himself will never be. The... ... According to the Witches' prophecies, Banquo's children will be future kings, even though Banquo himself will never be.Jul 6, 2009 read more
According to the Witches' prophecies, Banquo's children will be future kings, even though Banquo himself will never be. read more
They do not become kings in the play. This element of the play is a complement to James I, king at the time the play was written. He was previously James VI of Scotland, and inherited the English crown from Elizabeth I. The historical Banquo was King James’ ancestor. read more
Banquo's son didn't become king, either in the Shakespearean play 'Macbeth' or in actual historical fact. read more